Applicant Wisdom & Insights

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caramelellewoods

GPA: 3.62 • LSAT: 163 • University of North Carolina

Wrote Why X for UNC, Fordham, Notre Dame. Applied ED to Gtown and worked as an intern at one of their law clinics.

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TXPls782

GPA: 2.4 • LSAT: 151 • St. Mary's University

Had traffic violation arrest, mom had cancer during my first year of undergrad, did better during last year. GPA never recovered.

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AloofLivelyMonkey

GPA: 3.99 • LSAT: 174 • Stanford University

Wrote every optional essay possible and a Why X to avoid YP outside the T6. Did not write any DS. If you get an HLS interview, make sure you’re really jazzed and emphasize that it’s your first...

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ImportedSquareCaterpillar

GPA: 3.79 • LSAT: 169 • George Washington University

Making decisions is the hardest part Money off the waitlist is possible Apply to as broad a range of schools as you can afford/expend effort for

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melodramatic2

GPA: 3.97 • LSAT: 168 • Duke University

My advice: for t14 especially, do optional essays regardless of your stats. if you can write a convincing Why X for the school that shows a real interest in the school and, most importantly,...

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insert-legal-joke-here

GPA: 3.84 • LSAT: 176 • University of Chicago

After significant self-reflection, I decided to withdraw all applications this cycle. I will be reapplying for the Class of 2027 after pursuing some work and life experience. Good luck!

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dizzy-reader

GPA: 3.6 • LSAT: 162 • Ohio State University

Take your time when writing essays! Edit and revise often!

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PelicaninFlight

GPA: 3.9 • LSAT: 170 • Vanderbilt University

Hi friends! Please practice self-care and mindfulness as much as possible during these stressful times (◕v◕)

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UnexpectedlyFluffyShepherd

GPA: 2.82 • LSAT: 174 • University of Virginia

Shoot your shot, because it only takes one. Quite frankly, I showed UVA some incredibly rabid interest and it paid off. Don’t be afraid to tell schools just how much you love them. Feel free to...